MEDIUM
CVE-2009-0268
CWE-362Published: January 26, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Race condition in the pseudo-terminal (aka pty) driver module in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_103, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors related to lack of "properly sequenced code" in ptc and ptsl.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-0268 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
opensolarissolaris
Source: NVD CPE · 105 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-249586-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-249586-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-0268
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-362
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 26, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-362)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-0268 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.